I felt that God could be realized only through service. And service for me was the service of India, because it came to me without my seeking, because I had an aptitude for it.

Whatever you do may seem insignificant to you, but it is most important that you do it.

Not to have control over the senses is like sailing in a rudderless ship, bound to break to pieces on coming in contact with the very first rock.

A religious act cannot be performed with the aid of the bayonet or the bomb.

If I could wake all of the women of Asia, India could be won in a day.

I would beseech you not only to be pure beyond suspicion but I would ask you to combine with stainless purity, great wisdom and great ability.

A satyagrahi should have a living faith in God.